Flood Warning issued June 25 at 3:53AM CDT until June 25 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Illinois...
Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding likely.
* WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence
with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water begins to be diverted through Thorn
Creek Diversion Tunnel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to crest just above flood
stage this morning.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or
may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the
warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and
property.
These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as
forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the
rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may
cause changes to these river forecasts.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued by this evening.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 11:53 - pe klo 1:49
